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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1954
Page
1
Worshippers from Lawton and 48 nations converge for the 29th annual Easter Sunrise service in the Wichita Mountains. Forecasts predict warm weekend weather but higher mountain temperatures, with crowds of up to 60,000 expected for Saturday night.
Patrolmen brace for pageant watch as 45 highway officers patrol the approach area with an observation plane overhead. Flares fluorescent signs and painted markers guide motorists amid civil defense and civic volunteers ensuring smooth Easter services traffic.
Washington April 16 UP Dr J Robert Oppenheimer discourages fellow scientists from demanding a public airing of loyalty charges. Many oppose secret AEC hearings and favor a full investigation, but Oppenheimer favors avoiding a sensational trial and blur of issues. Senate figures consider inquiries after the hearings.
The Wichita Mountains Pageant assigns Christ to six actors including John Carter LeRoy Botkin Craig Pierson Elmer Emory and Rollie Hyde. Ronald Thomas will play Christ the boy. George Kouri Lawton High School student will read Words of the Master. Mrs Avadell Sexton Mrs Jane Hawkins Mrs Audrey Carter and Miss Nan Glover will appear as Christ's mother. Captains lead scenes with Harold F. Ross directing high priests and Pharisees Frank McFarland overseeing disciples as the cast prepares for Calvary.
The Easter Pageant association ends its Friday search for doves after a Constitution Press plea. Fifteen white homing pigeons volunteered by Lamoin era and the Homing Pigeon Rac will be released at service end as peace doves. Dalton offers his pigeons after Buzz Barnes request. Previous year’s birds unavailable due to owner illness.
Church in Lawton asked that its candidate be withdrawn from consideration for the Chaplain at the U S Military Academy West Point. Col Paul Henderson, senior warden, was informed of the proposed selection of the Rev. Powell Bishop for Oklahoma noted the issue. The Rev Rauscher had access to the letter.
The McCarthy camp calls for a pre hearing probe amid push for extra investigation before public hearings. Roy M. Cohn telegrams from New York demanding an immediate inquiry into who leaked the Army bill of particulars. Symington says he is surprised by the leak and Pentagon officials may face contempt for releases.
Water consumption climbed back toward the daily average after a dip of about 15 percent. Monday and Tuesday totals ran about one million gallons below average, with Tuesday at 6,219,000 gallons. A surge followed, reaching 7,131,000 gallons yesterday. restrictions enacted March 31 and recent showers helped curb use, though a resumed demand and rain prospects influenced trends.
Viet Minh rushes tens of thousands of fresh regulars to Dien Bien Phu to reinforce encircled positions. Giap’s forces add up to 40 000 new troops with 5 000 conscripts joining from training camps. French garrison fights to eject Viet Minh from the northern airstrip trenches and maintain lines near the fortifications.
President Eisenhower, amid dust storms affecting Texas Oklahoma Kansas New Mexico and Colorado, invites governors to a August meeting to address drought relief and immediate measures to alleviate suffering and prevent further hardship. The telegram expresses deep concern and calls for prompt actions on a regional basis.
Mrs. E. P. McMahon of Lawton 716 C is nominated by the Oklahoma Memorial Association for induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame on Statehood Day November 16. She and her late husband founded the McMahon Foundation supporting education and culture in Lawton and are noted for the McMahon Memorial auditorium project.
President Eisenhower, in a six point message from Augusta, pledges the United States will maintain a fair share of troops in Europe as long as a threat to the North Atlantic area exists. He sought French ratification of the European Defense Community and outlined plans for closer U S ally cooperation and information sharing on weapons and defense.
Democratic senators challenge Senate Committee focus as hearings begin on alleged FHA insured loans and multi‑million dollar projects. Capehart says no deflection, while three agencies probe housing schemes and rent impacts amid claims of a half‑billion dollar windfall to builders.
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